2014 Map of Lyman Crossing

About this map

Meadow Valley Wash winds through the heart of this high-desert landscape in Lincoln County, defining the drainage patterns and travel corridors of the region. The map highlights the modest settlements of Long Valley and Lyman Crossing, situated where the wash provides a natural break in the terrain. This 2014 survey documents a network of remote access points and desert thoroughfares, including the intersecting routes of Carp Rd and Rainbow Pass Rd. The cartography reveals a topography shaped by desert washes and passes, where small clusters of development are concentrated near reliable water sources and established crossroads. It captures a moment in the modern era of rural Nevada, where the intersection of natural geography and limited human infrastructure remains the primary driver of settlement distribution.